The Evening Brief: Texas Headlines for July 26, 2012

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•  Dewhurst wins support of Combs, Patrick (Austin American-Statesman): "Comptroller Susan Combs on Thursday added her name to the long list of Texas elected officials who are backing Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in his bid for the U.S. Senate. Dewhurst has been 'relentless and focused on conservative principles,' said Combs, who credited the lieutenant governor for putting Texas in a strong economic position. … Earlier on Thursday, state Sen. Dan Patrick of Houston posted on his Facebook page that he would vote for Dewhurst. A conservative radio host, Patrick had declined to endorse in the race but did speak up ...

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